The Baltimore Ravens cut safety Eric Weddle Tuesday, and by Friday, it was announced that he's going to the Los Angeles Rams.This is the time of the year NFL teams have to make the tough decision in terms of the salary cap.Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric Decosta opted to move more room under the cap by moving Weddle, a Pro Bowl safety, off the roster. Weddle's release creates $7.5 million in cap space, giving the Ravens much more cap flexibility than they've had in the past.On Friday, the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport cited a source in reporting that the Rams have agreed to terms on a two-year deal with Weddle worth up to $12.5 million. With C.J. Mosley and Terrell Suggs looking like they'll hit the open market, the Ravens could potentially be without three of their key veterans from last year's No. 1-ranked defense.Weddle started in every game in his three-year tenure with the Ravens, but his zero interceptions and only three passes defended pointed toward a 34-year-old defensive back on the decline.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. —

The Baltimore Ravens cut safety Eric Weddle Tuesday, and by Friday, it was announced that he's going to the Los Angeles Rams.

This is the time of the year NFL teams have to make the tough decision in terms of the salary cap.

Advertisement

Related Content

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric Decosta opted to move more room under the cap by moving Weddle, a Pro Bowl safety, off the roster. Weddle's release creates $7.5 million in cap space, giving the Ravens much more cap flexibility than they've had in the past.

On Friday, the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport cited a source in reporting that the Rams have agreed to terms on a two-year deal with Weddle worth up to $12.5 million.

With C.J. Mosley and Terrell Suggs looking like they'll hit the open market, the Ravens could potentially be without three of their key veterans from last year's No. 1-ranked defense.

Weddle started in every game in his three-year tenure with the Ravens, but his zero interceptions and only three passes defended pointed toward a 34-year-old defensive back on the decline.

What a great 3 yrs we had in BMORE!!! 3 Pro Bowls, #1 DEF, 2018 AFC north Champs. Ravens took a chance on me and will forever be grateful. Our family will miss Maryland. Excited to see where I end up next season!!!!